Cote d'Ivoire: Pumpkin Market 2024

Pumpkin Market Size in Cote d'Ivoire

The Cote d'Ivoire's pumpkin market fell slightly to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Pumpkin consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Cote d'Ivoire

In value terms, pumpkin production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a mild expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Cote d'Ivoire fell slightly to X tons per ha, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average pumpkin yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2016; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Cote d'Ivoire totaled X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The pumpkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Cote d'Ivoire

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of pumpkin (squash and gourds), when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X kg) was the main destination for pumpkin exports from Cote d'Ivoire, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pumpkin exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X kg), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium stood at X%.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pumpkin (squash and gourds) exports from Cote d'Ivoire, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pumpkin export price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belarus (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Cote d'Ivoire

In 2022, purchases abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, imports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, pumpkin imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Burkina Faso (X tons) constituted the largest pumpkin supplier to Cote d'Ivoire, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pumpkin imports from Burkina Faso exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mali (X tons), twofold. Lebanon (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Burkina Faso was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mali (X% per year) and Lebanon (X% per year).

In value terms, Lebanon ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin (squash and gourds) to Cote d'Ivoire, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Burkina Faso ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mali, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Lebanon stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Burkina Faso (X% per year) and Mali (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pumpkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a precipitous decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Lebanon ($X per ton), while the price for Mali ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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